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Singapore

Generally open

ASIA-PACIFIC

Felon entry rules

  • GENERALLY OPEN — No visa required for U.S. citizens for stays up to 30 days.
  • No standard criminal disclosure on arrival card.
  • Immigration Act authorizes broad discretionary denial on public order/national security grounds.
  • Singapore shares intelligence extensively with Five Eyes and Western allies; background checks are possible on persons flagged by intelligence systems.
  • Drug offences: extreme risk — Singapore enforces strict drug laws including death penalty for trafficking.
  • Discretionary — officers can deny without explanation.

Registered person entry rules

  • No formal RSO bar published, but Singapore's broad public order framework enables denial.
  • IML notifications transmitted.
  • Discretionary denial for RSOs possible, especially for offences against children.

IML notice

21-day advance notice applies for covered registered persons.

Yes — 21-day advance notice (IML, 34 U.S.C. § 20914).

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